Directions: You will write a Narrative-Descriptive Essay

DE English Happy Writing!!Directions: You will write a Narrative-Descriptive Essay of at least 500 words in MLA format. You must explore your battle with your personal “dragon.” Your battle can really be anything: lying, procrastination, relationships, anger, smoking, driving too fast, biting your toenails (yuk), poor self-esteem, and the list goes on. You can talk generally about your battle with your personal dragon, but the majority of the essay should be a SPECIFIC narrative that shows your battle with your personal dragon. You should also include awesome details throughout the essay (similes, metaphors, personification, sensory details). Many students personify their dragon and talk about how it breathes on them or digs its nails into their flesh. Whatever you decide, you must have a SPECIFIC narrative and STRONG details throughout.
Example: My personal dragon is Pepsi. If I was to write this essay then my narrative might be about the time I had my first root canal as a result of drinking too much soda. I would definitely include lots of details about the sights, sounds, and smells of getting a root canal. In my final paragraph, I would talk about how I love Pepsi, but it isn’t good for me. I would also talk about how I have beat my dragon at times, but it still has a hold on me.
Paragraph 1 = Introduction and Thesis (narrative and point)
Body Paragraphs = the actual narrative with strong details

Extra Credit: Allude specifically to Beowulf and his battle with the dragon. Relate it to your battle. Make a specific connection in multiple sentences. (+2 pts)

(+5 pts) for alluding to Beowulf and including a relevant quote from Beowulf.

Student’s NAME _______________________________________________

It is apparent that the essay is about ____________________________________

A complete, specific story is told YES NO NOT SURE
Essay has lots of details throughout
YES NO NEEDS MORE
Where: ________________________________________________________________
The Sentences are easy to read, clear, and complete.
YES NO NEEDS REVISION
Grammar / Punctuation
Looks Good Needs to be fixed